President Emmanuel Macron rammed a proposal to raise the legal age of retirement through France’s Parliament without a vote, touching off violent protests and angering lawmakers.
Tag: Pensions and Retirement Plans
Macron Faces an Angry France Alone
President Emmanuel Macron saw his decision to push through a change in the retirement age as necessary, but the price may be high.
Protests Resume in France After Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill
After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again — including a violent standoff in Paris.
Singing and Banging, French Lawmakers Vow to Stop Pension Change
Parties from the left and right erupted in anger after learning of the government’s plans to adopt the measure without a vote.
Macron Pushes Through Law in France Raising Retirement Age
Lacking parliamentary support, the French president used a special measure to circumvent a vote, a step likely to further enrage opponents.
What’s Next for Opponents of Macron’s Retirement Plan?
A protest at Place de la Concorde in Paris began as a jovial scene, but devolved as night fell and violent protesters clashed with the police.
Your Friday Briefing: Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill
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How Macron Is Using the French Constitution for His Pension Overhaul
A move used before by President Emmanuel Macron’s government can push bills through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. But detractors view it as an undemocratic tool to strong-arm lawmakers.
How Macron Is Using the French Constitution for His Pension Overhaul
A move used before by President Emmanuel Macron’s government can push bills through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. But detractors view it as an undemocratic tool to strong-arm lawmakers.
France Holds Its Breath Over Tense Pension Vote After Large Protests
French Senators approved President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to raise the retirement age for most workers by two years, to 64. The outcome of a vote in the lower house is far more uncertain.